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  2. Capoeira - Wikipedia

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    Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈe(j)ɾɐ]) is a Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.

  3. History of capoeira - Wikipedia

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    The history of capoeira explores the origins and development of capoeira, the Brazilian martial art, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. In the past many participants used the name angola or the term brincar de angola ("playing angola") for this art. [ 2 ]

  4. List of capoeira techniques - Wikipedia

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    In the 19th century capoeira saw a notable shift to weapons such as razors, knives, sticks and rocks. The late 19th century street-fighting capoeiragem was a mixed martial art, combining five main fighting techniques: headbutts, foot kicks, open hand blows, blades, and stick techniques.

  5. Chapa de costas - Wikipedia

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    Chapa de costas (back plate) is a back push kick in capoeira, and one of the few principal capoeira's kicks. [1] It is also basic kick in African martial art engolo, the forerunner of capoeira. [2] Chapa de costas is typical kick of capoeira Angola. [3] This "malicious" kick is similar to chapa de frente, applied from the back to the opponent. [4]

  6. Ginga (capoeira) - Wikipedia

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    The capoeira game starts with keeping the body in constant motion with dancelike steps, making capoeiristas elusive targets for opponents. [4] The constant triangular footwork makes capoeira both easily recognizable and confusing, since it looks much more like a rhythmic dance step than a fighting stance.

  7. Bênção - Wikipedia

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    Chapa de frente is one of the few fundamental kicks in capoeira. [3] It is also documented in African martial art engolo, the forerunner of capoeira. [4] This traditional capoeira kick is direct, firm and fast. [5] Chapa de frente can be applied to numerous areas of the body, depending on the opponent's position. [6] It is commonly aimed at ...